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Teaching in China

China is an amazing place to teach English and explore a culture that is really just opening its' doors to the world. Teaching English in China is a rewarding experience but it requires one to be patient and open-minded.

Teaching jobs in China are plentiful but finding a professional, organized situation can be challenging. That's where Footprints can help. We screen the schools and make sure you are going to a safe, reputable, professional school.

The time you spend in this culturally and visually stimulating country will result in a truly unique experience.

Teaching opportunities in China do not necessarily offer a great deal of money, but they are some of the most unique destinations that we are currently offering. As China opens it's doors to commerce, trade and the West, it will experience a great many changes and challenges. Those wishing to catch a glimpse of this emerging superpower should waste no time.

As China flexes it's muscles in international markets there is a tremendous amount of focus on internationalism and learning English.

Teacher Interview - Teaching English in China

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Mickey Mouse comes to China

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Footprints Recruiting announces contract signing as the exclusive recruiter for Disney English

Ben Glickman, co-owner of the Vancouver based company Footprints Recruiting Inc., one of the largest suppliers of ESL teachers to Asia, signed an exclusive recruiting contract with Disney English Language Center in Shanghai, China. Disney English Language Centers are part of The Walt Disney Company and are sure to spread throughout China quickly.

As the ESL industry grows at an exponential rate, Footprints Recruiting has become a popular name in a highly competitive market. The business approach that Footprints Recruiting has always taken is one that focuses on ensuring the satisfaction and contentment of teachers and employers alike.

Life in China - Making the Most of your Adventure

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There are loads of things you can do in China that will bring a smile to your face. Most importantly, relax. Know that things are going to be slightly more challenging to accomplish. Know that you make 4 times as much as many of the people you will meet on the street and in the markets. Know that you aren't going to live there forever. Soak up China. Enrich your life by exposing yourself to Chinese culture and life in China.

Here is a list of ideas to help you get started:

Ne How English - Love Affair with English

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Apart from the ten truly excellent, greatly experienced and highly respected foreign teachers at the University where I am working, there are only a handful of foreigners in Jiaozuo.

Jiaozuo is a mid-sized city (by China’s standards) of more than one million people. Located in central China, this is an inland city, approximately two hundred kilometers from the capital of Henan Province. Despite seemingly not on the "map" or connected, the English language appears just about everywhere one looks in this city.